Amity G.
@amityblamity.bsky.social
Video game writer and narrative designer. Writer at Hard Drive, Palette Swap, and Cartridge Press.
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Amity G.
@amityblamity.bsky.social
· Jul 14
You Are An Umamusume
It is the first day in a new year, and you are an Umamusume.
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This may be the greatest thing I've ever written.
Nintendo already beat Sony to it
January 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Nintendo already beat Sony to it
First Jeffries, now Schultz. These bloodthirsty freaks are genuinely upset they didn't get to vote to bomb civilians.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz called Maduro's capture "welcome news" but criticized Trump for "apparently failing to notify Congress beforehand".
This is the neoliberal position in a nutshell: Substantively fine with regime change and imperial power projection, just mad about process.
This is the neoliberal position in a nutshell: Substantively fine with regime change and imperial power projection, just mad about process.
House Democrat calls Trump's Maduro capture 'welcome news' as left labels it 'illegal'
Most Democrats are blasting the Trump administration after the U.S. conducted an operation to capture Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro.
www.foxnews.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:28 PM
First Jeffries, now Schultz. These bloodthirsty freaks are genuinely upset they didn't get to vote to bomb civilians.
Already a strong contender for 2026's GOTY.
Nearly 750 plays this morning of CFR, and last night started a Reddit AMA! Feel free to ask qs here or over there. Was initially worried because reddit interactions can go really well or badly, so happy so far!
www.reddit.com/r/IrelandGam... #gamedev #ireland #indiegames
www.reddit.com/r/IrelandGam... #gamedev #ireland #indiegames
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Explore this post and more from the IrelandGaming community
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January 4, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Already a strong contender for 2026's GOTY.
Thomas is a legend. He's done amazing work covering games that might have gone forgotten. Please support him if you can.
And we're live. tl;dr - I started a newsletter about indie games. Please do subscribe and/or support it.
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Return, and Begin Again
I'm Thomas, and I'm a writer. You might've seen some of my work before now, but I won't take it personally if you haven't. I've never been great at self-promotion.
Almost exactly 24 years ago, I fell...
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January 3, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Thomas is a legend. He's done amazing work covering games that might have gone forgotten. Please support him if you can.
Happy "Cancelled my Balance free trial" day to those who celebrate
January 3, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Happy "Cancelled my Balance free trial" day to those who celebrate
Backlog Roulette:
Choose six random games from your Steam library you haven't played yet
For each game, roll a d6.
On a 2, 3, 4, or 5, nothing happens. Proceed to the next game.
On a 6, immediately play the game.
On a 1, permanently remove the game from your Steam Library.
Choose six random games from your Steam library you haven't played yet
For each game, roll a d6.
On a 2, 3, 4, or 5, nothing happens. Proceed to the next game.
On a 6, immediately play the game.
On a 1, permanently remove the game from your Steam Library.
I need everyone to make a shitpost game that fits into at most 3 posts on here before the end of the year otherwise thr sun will not rise again
Not enough shitpost games though
December 31, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Backlog Roulette:
Choose six random games from your Steam library you haven't played yet
For each game, roll a d6.
On a 2, 3, 4, or 5, nothing happens. Proceed to the next game.
On a 6, immediately play the game.
On a 1, permanently remove the game from your Steam Library.
Choose six random games from your Steam library you haven't played yet
For each game, roll a d6.
On a 2, 3, 4, or 5, nothing happens. Proceed to the next game.
On a 6, immediately play the game.
On a 1, permanently remove the game from your Steam Library.
Hey, new followers! I'm Amity. I'm a video game writer and narrative designer. Also, I do satire writing for Hard Drive and Palette Swap (and maybe some stuff for other things soon 👀)
December 29, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Hey, new followers! I'm Amity. I'm a video game writer and narrative designer. Also, I do satire writing for Hard Drive and Palette Swap (and maybe some stuff for other things soon 👀)
Please pick up a copy if you can. Anime Herald are amazing, and do so much good in boosting previously unheard voices.
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Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
December 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Please pick up a copy if you can. Anime Herald are amazing, and do so much good in boosting previously unheard voices.
My family's present wrapping: Architectural precision, measured to the nanometer, no tape as the grace of God holds the gift shut
My present wrapping: Two entire tubes of wrapping paper, buried in packing tape, glue, and a seal capable of holding an Eldritch being (the paper won't stay put)
My present wrapping: Two entire tubes of wrapping paper, buried in packing tape, glue, and a seal capable of holding an Eldritch being (the paper won't stay put)
December 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
My family's present wrapping: Architectural precision, measured to the nanometer, no tape as the grace of God holds the gift shut
My present wrapping: Two entire tubes of wrapping paper, buried in packing tape, glue, and a seal capable of holding an Eldritch being (the paper won't stay put)
My present wrapping: Two entire tubes of wrapping paper, buried in packing tape, glue, and a seal capable of holding an Eldritch being (the paper won't stay put)
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why bother getting up in the morning anymore
December 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
why bother getting up in the morning anymore
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The Hard Drive Game Awards are airing tonight on twitch.tv/harddrivemag at 7PM EST!
We're fundraising for the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: tilt.fyi/0jq1GoIcuQ
World premieres, fabulous guests, and copious amounts of billionaire hate!
Aftershow Fuser set by @sam.robotsfightingdinosaurs.com
We're fundraising for the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: tilt.fyi/0jq1GoIcuQ
World premieres, fabulous guests, and copious amounts of billionaire hate!
Aftershow Fuser set by @sam.robotsfightingdinosaurs.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The Hard Drive Game Awards are airing tonight on twitch.tv/harddrivemag at 7PM EST!
We're fundraising for the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: tilt.fyi/0jq1GoIcuQ
World premieres, fabulous guests, and copious amounts of billionaire hate!
Aftershow Fuser set by @sam.robotsfightingdinosaurs.com
We're fundraising for the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: tilt.fyi/0jq1GoIcuQ
World premieres, fabulous guests, and copious amounts of billionaire hate!
Aftershow Fuser set by @sam.robotsfightingdinosaurs.com
Please watch this. John Activison is holding my family hostage.
The Hard Drive Game Awards are airing tonight on twitch.tv/harddrivemag at 7PM EST!
We're fundraising for the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: tilt.fyi/0jq1GoIcuQ
World premieres, fabulous guests, and copious amounts of billionaire hate!
Aftershow Fuser set by @sam.robotsfightingdinosaurs.com
We're fundraising for the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: tilt.fyi/0jq1GoIcuQ
World premieres, fabulous guests, and copious amounts of billionaire hate!
Aftershow Fuser set by @sam.robotsfightingdinosaurs.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Please watch this. John Activison is holding my family hostage.
"We've managed to create absolute dogshit, and all it cost was tens of thousands of dollars and the morale of all our employees."
sigh
December 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
"We've managed to create absolute dogshit, and all it cost was tens of thousands of dollars and the morale of all our employees."
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Sending strength to every Larian employee who hates AI and has to sit through the discourse of another dipshit slop-pilled CEO's comments
December 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Sending strength to every Larian employee who hates AI and has to sit through the discourse of another dipshit slop-pilled CEO's comments
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before you buy anything online this holiday season make sure to text your friends that listen to podcasts and ask if they have a promo code for check-out
December 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
before you buy anything online this holiday season make sure to text your friends that listen to podcasts and ask if they have a promo code for check-out
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this happens to people who make adult content every single day
but suddenly being debanked and banned from money is international news if it impacts a “respectable person”
but suddenly being debanked and banned from money is international news if it impacts a “respectable person”
"‘It’s surreal’: US sanctions lock Intl Criminal Court judge out of daily life. Canadian judge Kimberly Prost is unable to use credit cards or access everyday services (Uber, Alexa, Ticketmaster...) in what she calls an attack on the independence of the judiciary." www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘It’s surreal’: US sanctions lock International Criminal Court judge out of daily life
Canadian judge Kimberly Prost is unable to use credit cards, transfer money or book everyday services in what she calls an attack on the independence of the judiciary
www.irishtimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
this happens to people who make adult content every single day
but suddenly being debanked and banned from money is international news if it impacts a “respectable person”
but suddenly being debanked and banned from money is international news if it impacts a “respectable person”
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CANCEL your Fortnite subscriptions and DELETE the game from all your computers.
Choosing—and yes, it is a CHOICE— to license Harry Potter in 2025 sends a message: "We do not care about trans people."
No amount of Miku or trans-colored cosmetic items can make up for this.
bsky.app/profile/jazz...
Choosing—and yes, it is a CHOICE— to license Harry Potter in 2025 sends a message: "We do not care about trans people."
No amount of Miku or trans-colored cosmetic items can make up for this.
bsky.app/profile/jazz...
Fuck Fortnite, Fuck Epic, Fuck The Game Awards.
Posting this to their X but NOT their Bluesky just SHOWS they know they're doing some bigoted shit & just don't wanna get called out for it.
Imagine hurting your Transgender playerbase like this? And your Transgender viewers {In the case of TGA}?
Posting this to their X but NOT their Bluesky just SHOWS they know they're doing some bigoted shit & just don't wanna get called out for it.
Imagine hurting your Transgender playerbase like this? And your Transgender viewers {In the case of TGA}?
December 12, 2025 at 5:55 AM
CANCEL your Fortnite subscriptions and DELETE the game from all your computers.
Choosing—and yes, it is a CHOICE— to license Harry Potter in 2025 sends a message: "We do not care about trans people."
No amount of Miku or trans-colored cosmetic items can make up for this.
bsky.app/profile/jazz...
Choosing—and yes, it is a CHOICE— to license Harry Potter in 2025 sends a message: "We do not care about trans people."
No amount of Miku or trans-colored cosmetic items can make up for this.
bsky.app/profile/jazz...
Rest assured that @nickcoffman.com will be executed for this failure.
Despite an already Herculean effort by our editor @nickcoffman.com, we need a little more time to get the show ready for you.
The Hard Drive Game Awards will now premier 12/18 at 7PM EST on twitch.tv/harddrivemag
The Hard Drive Game Awards will now premier 12/18 at 7PM EST on twitch.tv/harddrivemag
December 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Rest assured that @nickcoffman.com will be executed for this failure.
We've finally found a use for GenAI.
My latest for Palette Swap.
My latest for Palette Swap.
Disney inks deal with OpenAI, enabling Sora users to incorporate their favorite characters in all sorts of violent, sexual scenarios.
paletteswap.site/dif...
paletteswap.site/dif...
December 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
We've finally found a use for GenAI.
My latest for Palette Swap.
My latest for Palette Swap.
babe wake up, supergiant made donkey kong hot again
We’re deeply honored that HADES II is in the running for Game of the Year and more at #TheGameAwards tonight, especially since we’re in the company of such an amazing group of wildly different and beautiful games.
Congratulations to all our fellow nominees — we salute you!! 🙏👏
Congratulations to all our fellow nominees — we salute you!! 🙏👏
December 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
babe wake up, supergiant made donkey kong hot again
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I'm hoping for more articles on this situation, because we cannot stay quiet: www.gamesradar.com/games/simula...
Publisher says Valve rejected complaint about hateful Steam review: "'Has Muslims, not recommended' is literal racism, so there should be no conversation needed"
"I just don't know what to do about this"
www.gamesradar.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I'm hoping for more articles on this situation, because we cannot stay quiet: www.gamesradar.com/games/simula...
We as an industry are so lucky to have Alyssa
New from me! An in-depth look at access to The Game Awards, from seat fillers to major studios.
The Game Awards is bigger and more expensive than ever. Even some nominated developers are getting priced out. Our report: https://kotaku.com/game-awards-geoff-keighley-tickets-trailers-clair-obscur-2000652243
December 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
We as an industry are so lucky to have Alyssa
Another banger from John
Got to bust out my specialist UK knowledge for a post about the UK government responding to the Rockstar union busting.
kotaku.com/gta-6-rockst...
kotaku.com/gta-6-rockst...
December 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Another banger from John
Hey Duolingo, what's the French term for "Chapter 11 bankruptcy"?
Duolingo announced it was going “AI-first” just over six months ago. Since then its stock is down 64%.
December 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Hey Duolingo, what's the French term for "Chapter 11 bankruptcy"?
My fucking hero
Always love to see great talent using their platform for unabashed good.
'F*** Off And Let People Be': David Tennant Doubles Down On Support For Trans People
"People are trying to create division... and it's so f***ing unnecessary."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
My fucking hero